Treatment with fluoxetine compared with placebo resulted in significantly lower scores for obsessive-compulsive behaviors at 16 weeks ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2019
• October 2019

The diagnostic experiences of autistic adults in New Zealand have not been investigated and little is known globally about autistic adults' satisfaction with the autism diagnostic process. This study describes the diagnostic experiences of 70 autistic adults living in New Zealand and explores how these experiences are related to satisfaction during three stages of the diagnostic process. The results show that autistic adults were reasonably satisfied with the early query and diagnostic assessment stages, but were dissatisfied with the post-diagnostic support stage, with significant unmet needs. Dissatisfaction during the post-diagnostic support stage was also related to satisfaction during previous stages and poor coordination of supports. Suggestions are made on how to improve the autism diagnostic pathway for autistic adults in New Zealand. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• February 2022

Autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often co-occur. This survey of 288 New Zealand parents of children diagnosed with autism, ADHD, or both conditions, examined the relations between age of diagnosis and early atypical development, the age specialist consultation was needed and types of specialists seen. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• March 2022

The current study aimed to provide a comprehensive appraisal of the current evidence on the effectiveness of Pivotal Response Training (PRT) for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and to explore predictors of treatment response. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• January 2022

The positive association between caesarean section (CS) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be attributed to preterm delivery. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• April 2017

While autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and specific language impairment (SLI) have traditionally been conceptualized as distinct disorders, recent findings... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2015
• July 2015

Research conducted by this laboratory has previously published four papers examining the relationship between maternal psychiatric disorders and having a... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2015
• September 2015

Recent research highlights an overlap of gender diversity and autism spectrum disorders (ASD); however, data on individuals who are trans and also on the autism spectrum are largely from clinical samples and may not be representative of individuals who are trans with ASD in the general population. In addition, there is scant literature on the mental health of these individuals and their experiences in accessing gender-affirming care. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• March 2021

This paper reviews relevant literature on whether individuals with SLI exhibit cognitive characteristics reminiscent of autism. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2012
• February 2012

  Autism register - workshop EOI ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Projects
• The Autism Register
• For Clinicians/Diagnosticians